Today in World War II History—Oct. 21, 1943
Sunday, October 21, 2018 by Sarah Sundin

First Sea Lord Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound on Queen Mary en route to Québec Conference, 1943 (Imperial War Museum A 16722)
75 Years Ago—Oct. 21, 1943: Former British First Sea Lord Adm. Sir Alfred “Dudley” Pound dies, age 66; Adm. Andrew Cunningham appointed First Sea Lord.
Luftwaffe bombs Naples for first time; air raid also hits US hospitals at Mostra Fairgrounds, killing 11 patients and medical personnel.